I am SO excited to be heading back to Walt Disney World for my third Dopey Challenge. I always feel like Marathon week at Disney World is electrifying. It is like the biggest of the big runDisney events. So many fun people, events, costumes, and activities. I am ridiculously excited to run 48.6 miles again (words I never thought I would say).

It is always a little challenging to stick to my training routine during the holidays, but some how I make it work every year. The other part is 4 races means I need to create 4 costumes! Oh boy, my 5 year old loves this part.

The race is the weekend before Halloween, so my daughter and I decided to pick out a costume for me. My daughter fell in love with “Pumpkin Spice”, which is basically if Judy Jetson dressed up as a pumpkin. The wig even had a little stem on top.

The race started at 7am near Staples Center.

We run out towards USC and around the Colosseum Stadium. We then turn around and run back to downtown LA.

Ok, here is my no lying part: the first half of the course is perfectly flat…the last half not so much. The hills in the last couple miles through downtown LA were a little brutal.

We ran past Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The saving grace was that the last mile to the finish line is downhill. I finished and got my bling! (The heady medal rock trio one gets mailed to me).

Thank you to Fitfluential and Bowflex Body for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions are always my own.Staying healthy while on the go can sometimes be hard to do. Eating out regularly can be bad for your waistline. This is why I thought I would share 4 tips for sticking to a healthy diet while traveling.

Measure out your shake scoops in snack size bags- I always pre-measure out my Bowflex Body French Vanilla Fitness Shake and put each scoop (one serving) in individual snack size bags. The great part about the Bowflex Body line is all the boosts are already measured out! They are perfect for traveling. I just put my pre-measured Bowflex Body shake mixes in a little zipper pouch and it fits neatly in my suitcase.

Bring a blender bottle with you- I bring my blender bottle EVERYWHERE with me. It is perfect for making my Bowflex Body fitness shakes on the go. I just need to put the contents of one of my pre-measured bags into the bottle, add water, and shake. The shakes are delicious. They also help reduce cravings and supports the immune system, which is always important while traveling. My favorite Bowflex Body Boosts to bring along are the chocolate Fat Burner+ and Antioxidant+. You just add them right into your shake.

Get everything “on the side”- When you are traveling and eating out it is always good to order things “on the side”, like salad dressing. Salads are usually a good choice at a restaurant, but the dressing can often be a calorie bomb. If you get it on the side then you can decide how much goes on your salad. A lot of things can add calories quickly without even realizing it like mayonnaise and cheese. Try eliminately or getting them on the side.

Workout in your hotel room- I know that when I work out I crave healthier food. Doing a quick hotel room workout can help keep your body in check. Throw a bath towel on the ground and get to work with some burpees, crunches and squats. Many hotels have a gym facility to use or you can also just go for a quick run. The Bowflex Body Pre-Workout Energy drink can be great to help give you that little boost to get it done. All you have to do is bring the little packet with you and just add it to a bottle of water. I also love the Bowflex Body Daily Energy just to help keep me awake and feeling great all day.

Over the last 5 years I have wrote a lot of runDisney posts. Instead of having to search them out I thought I would compile a list of some of the more popular posts. I am so excited about the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend and I can’t wait to see so many of you there!

Yesterday I shared a little about the news from the D23Expo about Star Wars Land. Today I have some photos and a little info about Toy Story Land. Both of these new lands will be built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We were told Toy Story Land will be as if you are in Andy’s backyard and are the size of a toy. If Bugs Land and Cars Land at California Adventure are examples, then Toy Story Land will be pretty amazing.

They will have a couple fun rides in Toy Story Land. A ride featuring the aliens and “the claw” will be built.

My favorite part they talked about though is the Slinky Dog family coaster. I love Slinky Dog, so I will gladly ride this roller coaster!

They will also be adding another track to the super popular Toy Story Mania.

No details on dates, but I think this will be a great addition to the park.

Getting your workout done while traveling and away from the comforts of your home and gym can be tough, but with these tips it doesn’t have to be. Just because you are on the road, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get your workout in. Here are 3 tips for having a great hotel room workout: Use A Bath Towel As A Yoga Mat- There is no reason to drag a real yoga mat with you while traveling, but you also don’t want to lay on the floor of a hotel room. A large bath towel, which is in every hotel room works great. Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker– You should always travel with your own bluetooth speaker. You never know what a hotel room will have in it and you are way more likely to workout when you have your motivation playlist playing in the background. I love the Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker because it only weighs 1.6lbs, so it is super easy to travel with. The quality of sound is amazing with a 270-degree sound experience. The Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker also has an embedded microphone which allows the speaker to be used as a microphone for calls. It makes my conference calls in a hotel room so easy. The rechargeable battery has up to 4 hours of playback. It is the perfect travel companion. Did I mention it is also super sleek? I love the look of it. Reusable Water Bottle- You can’t fly with bottles of water, but you can fly with an empty reusable bottle and fill it up once you get through security at a drinking fountain. There is no reason why you can’t hydrate while traveling. These 3 tips make getting your workout done while traveling so much more enjoyable, which means you will be way more likely to get it done. Since getting my Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker my hotel room workouts have totally improved. The speaker is so portable I take it with me everywhere, including to the picnic we had last weekend at the park. It even fits in my purse! I love having my music with me. To learn more about the Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker (MSRP $79.99) visit the website here. Guess what? I have a giveaway for one of you to win a Lenovo™ 500 Bluetooth® Speaker. You must be 18 years or older and reside in the US. Enter below for your chance to win: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Next week I head down to SoCal. I have a meeting Monday and then Tuesday-Sunday are Disneyland time! We go often, but not often enough. I am very excited to be back. This will be my first visit since May!!! Friday-Sunday is the D23 Expo that I will be attending as press while my little monkey and husband play at the Disneyland Resort.

The D23 Expo is AMAZING! It happens every 2 years. I attended 2 years ago and got to see sneak peeks of all the Disney movies that were on their slate. We even heard Idina Menzel sing “Let It Go” months before Frozen even came out and before any of us even know what it was about. I can’t WAIT to see what’s in store this year. Can anyone say Star Wars?!?! Finding Dory?!?!

I had all these high hopes and expectations of everything we would do this summer. I think we have accomplished 8% of it. We have had a lot of fun, but we have barely even skimmed the surface of all the places I wanted to visit. We did master bike riding with no training wheels, which is a big accomplishment, and by “we” I mean my little monkey. 😉

I can’t believe July is almost over already and school starts in less than a month. Kindergarten here we come!

I feel like this happens every summer though, so I don’t know why it still surprises me. In August we are heading to Disneyland for the D23 Expo. I am VERY excited about this. I can’t wait to hear all about what Walt Disney Studios has in the works, plus John Lasseter’s hawaiian shirt collection will be on display. I’m totally geeking out!

How are your summer’s going? Have you accomplished everything you wanted to? Does anyone have any big plans coming up?

Summer vacations make memories for the entire family. While traveling and away from home it is always a good idea to be ready for anything. This is why I put together a list of 5 things you should have when you head out for your summer vacation.

1. First Aid Kit- Always travel with a first aid kit. If something happens you want to be prepared without having to find a store in an area you are unfamiliar with. They make small, travel size first aid kits, so you can be prepared.

2. Children’s Acetaminophen- My daughter is the queen of developing a fever when we travel. Acetaminophen helps keep the fever down while also helping to make the child more comfortable. Fevers often happen at night when you won’t have a chance to go buy some, so it is always a good idea to bring some with you.

3. A Seperation Plan- If you ever get separated from your child, make sure you all know the same plan. Does your child know your phone number? If they are too young you can write your phone number on their arm and put clear nail polish over it. This will last through hand washing and if they get separated your phone number will be with them. Make sure your children know not to go anywhere with anyone and stay in the same place.

4. Accident Insurance- We all have car insurance and health insurance, but what about accident insurance to cover broken teeth, concussions, or even ambulance, ground and air transportation? Individual accident insurance is a way to stay ahead of the medical and out-of-pocket expenses that can add up so quickly. Accident insurance isn’t just for emergency treatment, hospital stays and medical exams, but for other expenses you may face, such as transportation and lodging needs. For six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. Through its trailblazing One Day PaySM initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive process, approve and disburse payment for eligible claims in one business day.

5. Important Items In Carry-On- When traveling make sure to keep medication in your carry-on luggage, just incase your luggage doesn’t show up on time or if you get stuck somewhere overnight. It is also a good idea to have toothbrushes, change of clothes, and snacks for the family in a carry-on.

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